Handmade Tantric Teacher Guru Rinpoche Artwork for Shrine and Dharma Decor
The Tantric Teacher Guru Rinpoche Artwork, also known as Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, represents enlightenment, compassion, and spiritual mastery. This handcrafted statue is 21.7" (Height) x 15" (Base) and weighs 10.98 kg. It is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections. Collections.
Guru Rinpoche is seated on a Lotus Throne. The lotus symbolizes purity and spiritual awakening, referencing his miraculous birth from a lotus flower. Guru Rinpoche is typically depicted wearing a crown adorned with jewels and a distinctive lotus hat. The hat often has five petals, symbolizing the five Buddha families, and three points representing the three kayas (bodies of enlightenment). He holds a five-pronged vajra (dorje) in his Right hand, symbolizing mastery over wisdom and compassion and the annihilation of harmful forces. In His Left hand, he holds a kapala (skull cup) filled with a long-life vase brimming with nectar, representing the transformative power of wisdom. Khatvanga, cradled in his left arm, represents his consort Mandarava and the integration of skillful means and wisdom.
Size: 21.7”/55cm (Height) x 15”/38cm (Base)
Weight: 10.98 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones
Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, miraculously appeared at the age of eight from a blooming lotus in Lake Dhanakosha, fulfilling a prophecy of Shakyamuni Buddha. Not born from a womb, he manifested spontaneously, radiating profound wisdom and compassion. His arrival marked the dawn of Vajrayana Buddhism, and he became known as the Second Buddha, transforming obstacles and guiding beings toward enlightenment. Among his significant achievements, Guru Rinpoche is credited with subduing powerful demons and spiritual barriers that hindered the spread of Buddhism. He established the first monastery in Tibet, Samye, and initiated the practice of Vajrayana, bringing advanced tantric teachings to the region. His wisdom and guidance laid the foundation for the flourishing of Tibetan Buddhism, and he is revered as a master who harmonized the teachings of tantra, mantra, and meditation. Guru Rinpoche's legacy inspires millions, and his profound impact on Tibetan spiritual life remains unmatched.
